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Chagas, a parasitic disease that affects the heart, is present in West Texas.

Kissing bug carries deadly parasite

Julio Cesar Chavez, Staff Reporter September 28, 2015

A UTEP professor and two undergraduate students have published a study showing that Chagas Disease, a parasitic disease that affects the heart, is present in West Texas. The study, led by former UTEP undergraduates Munir Buhaya and Steven Galvan, along...

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One year later, Ayotzinapa is not forgotten

Maria Esquinca, Managing Editor September 25, 2015

Huddled around the marble steps of the Mexican Consulate, 30 protestors wait for the Consul General of Mexico to respond to disappearance of the 43 Ayotzinapa students who went missing on Sept. 26. The protestors, composed of UTEP students and...

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Advocates sing, “Don’t worry about a thing, cause every little thing is gonna be all right,” from Bob Marley’s song “Three Little Birds.” They marched to the Capitol on Tuesday to advocate for better benefits for low-wage workers. Photo courtesy of SHFWire.

Low-wage workers ‘strike’ as Pope heads to D.C.

Amanda Guillen, SHFWire Reporter September 23, 2015

WASHINGTON – Advocates welcomed Pope Francis to what they call the land of inequality as part of a march to the east front steps of the U.S. Capitol on Tuesday morning. The pope will speak there on Thursday. The advocacy group Good Jobs Nation focuses...

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Piñata Party Supplies provides Donald Trump piñatas for $39.99.

Donald Trump gets a big hit

Maria Esquinca, Managing Editor September 22, 2015

Red, white and green piñatas hang from the rafters of Piñata Party Supplies. But in between the rows of streamers, candies, and princess costumes, one piñata doesn’t hang—the Donald Trump piñata stands, straight and unflinching. The blue eyed,...

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Sister Donna Markham, president of Catholic Charities USA, says Pope Francis’ trip to the United States highlight the issue of poverty in the U.S.

Pope’s visit to nonprofit to shine light on poverty in U.S.

Amanda Guillen, SHFWire Intern September 22, 2015

WASHINGTON – Poverty in the United States has remained at a consistent high in the past five years. As Pope Francis visits here this week, he will meet some of the city’s poorest residents. Census data released this month estimates the poverty rate...

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For the 17th consecutive year UTEP recorded an increase in overall enrollment.

Enrollment at UTEP continues to grow

Luis Gonzalez, Editor-in-Chief September 22, 2015

The University of Texas at El Paso opened its doors in 1914 to 27 students under the name of Texas State School of Mines. Over the next 100 years, UTEP has seen its enrollment figures grow to much more than those original 27 students. It was announced...

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The first full stand-alone School of Pharmacy is planned to launch in the fall of 2017.

UTEP to introduce School of Pharmacy

Alonso Moreno, Copy Editor September 22, 2015

In continued efforts to improve the university and its educational catalog, UTEP is preparing the final steps for the introduction of a new School of Pharmacy. UTEP is planning on launching its first full stand-alone School of Pharmacy in   the fall...

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Consul General of Mexico in El Paso Jacob Prado waves the Mexican flag after performing "El Grito"

UTEP celebrates 16 de septiembre

Luis Gonzalez, Editor in Chief September 15, 2015

"¡Mexicanos!¡Vivan los héroes que nos dieron patria!" exclaimed Jacob Prado, Consul General of Mexico in El Paso, today outside of the Union Building as the University of Texas a El Paso commemorated the 205th anniversary of Mexico's independence. UTEP...

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Senior advertising major, Lillian Acosta works at her Union Services job.

On-campus jobs keep students close to class

Julio Cesar Chavez, Staff Reporter September 15, 2015

Tuition has to be paid somehow, and some students choose to do on-campus work to cover their expenses. Students have the option to work as federal work-study students, student employees, and even fill staff positions at the university, which some say...

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Career Expo this week

Luis Gonzalez, Editor in Chief September 15, 2015

Life after graduation can be a scary thought to many, if not all, college students. Finding a job is not an easy task. That is why the University Career Center is hosting its annual Career Expo on Sept. 17 and 18 at the Don Haskins Center. It is an opportunity...

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Bridging the gap between education and technology

Maria Esquinca, Managing Editor September 15, 2015

Two friends are collaborating to accomplish one thing—make education more accessible to students. Adrian Caballero, 25, and Gabe Fernandez, 24, both El Paso natives and UTEP alumni, have come together because of their shared passion for education to...

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Cab fare that's fair

Cab fare that’s fair

Julio Cesar Chavez, Staff Reporter September 8, 2015

With its founding in 2009, Uber has changed the transportation landscape in the United States and other countries around the world. El Paso’s City Council has recently voted to have the city manager write a new ordinance covering Uber or to update...

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